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Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen

Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN

Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

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Dry end to October & mild Halloween — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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Dry end to October & mild Halloween

Dry weather continues through the end of October.

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An electric utility wants to fix Pa.’s competitive energy market; regulators say more study needed — Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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An electric utility wants to fix Pa.’s competitive energy market; regulators say more study needed

State-by-state figures from monthly utility bill data show, on average, American households paid roughly $110, or 6.4%, more for electricity in 2025, compared to 2024. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)When Pennsylvania s largest electric utility proposed a change to the...

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US and Cuban officials get in a shouting match during UN debate over economic embargo — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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US and Cuban officials get in a shouting match during UN debate over economic embargo

U.S. and Cuban officials engaged in a stunning shouting match on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.

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Parents ordered to take parenting classes after wolf grabs child’s hand at ZooAmerica — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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Parents ordered to take parenting classes after wolf grabs child’s hand at ZooAmerica

A Warwick Township couple will serve six months of court supervision and complete parenting classes after their 17-month-old son was injured at ZooAmerica in Hershey.

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Ex-manager at Pa. Halloween attraction charged with indecent assaults of multiple females — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Ex-manager at Pa. Halloween attraction charged with indecent assaults of multiple females

A supervisor at a Bucks County Halloween attraction faces multiple sexual assault charges after allegedly attacking three female victims over the course of the past year, including a child, authorities announced Tuesday.

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This PSU WR has transferred 4 times. He has a message for players who may follow suit  — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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This PSU WR has transferred 4 times. He has a message for players who may follow suit

Chase Sowell didn’t mince words.

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500+ lbs of seafood recalled over ‘life-threatening illness’ risks: Do not eat — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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500+ lbs of seafood recalled over ‘life-threatening illness’ risks: Do not eat

More than 500 pounds of cold smoked seafood distributed across three states are being recalled over bacteria contamination risks linked to life-threatening illness.

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Pa. man killed on I-80 after stopping to help a hit-and-run victim  — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Pa. man killed on I-80 after stopping to help a hit-and-run victim

A 29-year-old man was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer on 1-80 after the Montour County Coroner’s Office said he stopped to help a hit-and-run victim. Logan Rickert, of Lock Haven, was hit on Monday around 5:54 a.m. after he stopped to help a driver who was hit by a different tractor-trailer...

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Best Buy just made it easier to finance that emergency tech purchase in store — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Best Buy just made it easier to finance that emergency tech purchase in store

Here’s exciting news for Best Buy.

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Florida woman tracks down cheating boyfriend, shoots mistress to ‘make a point’: Police — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Florida woman tracks down cheating boyfriend, shoots mistress to ‘make a point’: Police

A Florida woman who wanted to “make a point” is facing attempted murder charges for allegedly shooting a woman who was sitting in a car with her boyfriend.

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Parents entering court program after toddler gets injured at ZooAmerica's wolf exhibit — ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg
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Parents entering court program after toddler gets injured at ZooAmerica's wolf exhibit

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- Parents of a toddler who was injured by a wolf at ZooAmerica earlier this year will go through a court program to dismiss a child endangerment charge. Online court records show Carrie Sotor, 44, and Stephen Wilson, 62, both of Lititz, will spend six months in Dauphin...

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ESPN analyst still not sold on Arch Manning: ‘What do you mean give credit to him?’ — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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ESPN analyst still not sold on Arch Manning: ‘What do you mean give credit to him?’

Arch Manning helped Texas to a pivotal win over Ole Miss this past weekend as the Longhorns ended a two-game losing streak.

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Messiah University grads secure Shark Tank deal with MrBeast — ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg
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Messiah University grads secure Shark Tank deal with MrBeast

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) - Cousins and graduates of Messiah University in Cumberland County secured a six-figure deal on ABC's Shark Tank this season. Andrew Brown and Kevin Langdon appeared on the season 18 premiere of Shark Tank, pitching their product "Ball 2," an AI-powered toy with more...

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Will run defense doom Penn State again when Purdue visits? — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Will run defense doom Penn State again when Purdue visits?

STATE COLLEGE -- The Penn State defense’s issues are significant when it comes to stopping the run.

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Swirled beet and yogurt dip — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Swirled beet and yogurt dip

Refrigerated precooked beets, often found in the produce section, are a timesaver, and when they're puréed and combined with creamy Greek yogurt, they make for a beautiful and flavor-packed dip. To turn this into a party-worthy appetizer, garnish with a handful of crunchy toasted nuts, punchy fresh...

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Slow-cooker cheddar mashed potatoes — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Slow-cooker cheddar mashed potatoes

For this slow-cooker take on mashed potatoes, the potatoes braise with just a little water, butter and salt, so the flavor of the potatoes and butter are pure and primary, buttressed by the tang of cream cheese and sharp cheddar. (You can also use this recipe as a basic guide and omit the cream...

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Tofu with blistered green beans and sauce rof — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Tofu with blistered green beans and sauce rof

A vibrant vinaigrette of lemon juice and whole-grain mustard graces thick-cut and golden brown slabs of tofu. Served alongside this are blistered green beans with a generous coat of the piquant, bright-green Senegalese rof -- a peppery paste of fresh parsley, scallions, garlic and chiles. Lemons...

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US military says 5 were killed by a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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US military says 5 were killed by a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said it attacked a boat it accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean Tuesday, killing five people, which brings the total death toll to at least 240 in more than 70 strikes.

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Jackpota promo code offers tied to the final haunted chapter end this week — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Jackpota promo code offers tied to the final haunted chapter end this week

Have you been watching the Haunted House campaign at Jackpota all month and now want in? The final chapter is already underway, and you can use the Jackpota promo to enter before Halloween ends. Create an account with the Jackpota Casino promo code to compete for extra prizes in the spooky holiday...

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McDonald’s offering its top-rated burger in rare $8 meal deal — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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McDonald’s offering its top-rated burger in rare $8 meal deal

McDonald’s has created a discounted meal featuring its top-ranked burger.

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Eagles tried trading for All-Pro star before NFC team landed him — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Eagles tried trading for All-Pro star before NFC team landed him

The Eagles were among the teams in the mix to trade for former Colts offensive guard Quenton Nelson, according to an ESPN report.

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Brazilian police searching for Flávio Bolsonaro after he reportedly failed to surrender passports — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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Brazilian police searching for Flávio Bolsonaro after he reportedly failed to surrender passports

The whereabouts of Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro are unknown after the former presidential candidate failed to surrender his passports to police Tuesday, according to CNN Brasil.

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Roger Goodell says an NFL game in Tokyo could happen as soon as next year — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Roger Goodell says an NFL game in Tokyo could happen as soon as next year

The NFL just played its first game in France. Now the league is looking even farther from home: Japan.

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Cornell student suspended after 2023 alleged assault was then placed in co-ed dorm, professor says — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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Cornell student suspended after 2023 alleged assault was then placed in co-ed dorm, professor says

A Cornell student disciplined in connection with an alleged 2024 gang rape returned to campus this fall after a suspension and was placed in a co-ed dorm with a roommate who had no idea about his past, according to a professor.

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Social casino games you can play for free worth a closer look this spooky season — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Social casino games you can play for free worth a closer look this spooky season

October’s game lineup is weird, and I mean that as a compliment. There’s a raccoon hoarding Halloween candy, a monster making questionable desserts and witches brewing up trouble.

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2 injured in crash that shut down Route 283 in Dauphin County — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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2 injured in crash that shut down Route 283 in Dauphin County

Part of Route 283 in Dauphin County is closed after a Tuesday morning multi-vehicle crash.Westbound lanes are shut down from Toll House Road to Middletown Road after a crash reported at about 9:41 a.m. involving four vehicles and two dump trailers, according to Londonderry Fire Co.

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$90 payments sent to 20 million Americans: Who qualifies? What if yours doesn't arrive? — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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$90 payments sent to 20 million Americans: Who qualifies? What if yours doesn't arrive?

Millions of people have received $90 payments from Medicare as part of a rebate from a $2.2 billion fund, the White House announced earlier this month.

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Seasonable and dry weather continues for the next two days — ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg
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Seasonable and dry weather continues for the next two days

A weak cold front will pass through the area today, bringing just a few extra clouds, but no rain is expected. Highs today and tomorrow will return to seasonable normals, in the lower to mid 60s. Milder weather returns by the end of the week, with highs in the 70s Thursday and Friday. It should...

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Overnight traffic shift to close lanes at Route 30, Route 222 interchange — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Overnight traffic shift to close lanes at Route 30, Route 222 interchange

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will close lanes at the Route 30 and Route 222 interchange in Lancaster County as part of an overnight traffic shift next week.

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See who People named the Sexiest Man Alive in 2026 — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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See who People named the Sexiest Man Alive in 2026

Since 1985, People magazine has named one heartthrob the Sexiest Man Alive each year. Past winners include George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Denzel Washington, Idris Elba and David Beckham.

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College football’s breakout star needs out for season — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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College football’s breakout star needs out for season

Kamario Taylor, the Mississippi State quarterback, will have season-ending surgery on his injured toe and miss the rest of the season.

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ROUTE 283 CLOSED: 4-vehicle crash involving 2 dump trailers injures 2 — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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ROUTE 283 CLOSED: 4-vehicle crash involving 2 dump trailers injures 2

A stretch of Route 283 westbound is closed following a four-vehicle crash involving two dump trailers, according to fire officials. Two people were transported to the hospital.

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'Kate & Allie' and 'McMillan & Wife' star Susan Saint James dies at 80  — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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'Kate & Allie' and 'McMillan & Wife' star Susan Saint James dies at 80

Susan Saint James, best known for her roles on the TV series "Kate & Allie" and "McMillan & Wife" has died at the age of 80.

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Whitaker Center announces shows: Paula Poundstone, Eagles tribute band, more — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Whitaker Center announces shows: Paula Poundstone, Eagles tribute band, more

Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg has announced four performances scheduled for its Sunoco Performance Theater in 2027, featuring tribute bands, children’s entertainment and comedy.The lineup begins with EagleMania at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30. The nationally recognized tribute band...

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Credit card increases annual fee to $150 — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Credit card increases annual fee to $150

A popular travel credit card now comes with a higher annual fee.

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Buc-ee’s planning major expansion in new state with first store opening in 2027 — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Buc-ee’s planning major expansion in new state with first store opening in 2027

Buc-ee’s isn’t wasting any time with plans to expand in a new market.

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Central Pa. college launches $100M campaign — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Central Pa. college launches $100M campaign

A college in south-central Pennsylvania has launched a $100 million campaign.

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Vendor marketplace opens third Midstate establishment — ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg
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Vendor marketplace opens third Midstate establishment

MANHEIM, Pa. (WHTM) -- A local vendor marketplace officially opened its newest store in Lancaster County earlier today. The Artisan Mill, owned and operated by Ian and Ashley Gantz, made its Midstate debut in Lititz, Lancaster County, back in November 2020. Over the years, the local marketplace has...

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Cause of death revealed for beloved ‘Star Trek’ actor — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Cause of death revealed for beloved ‘Star Trek’ actor

Walter Koenig, known for his memorable role as Pavel Chekov in the “Star Trek” franchise, died at age 90 on Sunday, Oct. 25.

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FBI searches Beverly Hills mansion tied to former Rep. Eric Swalwell — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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FBI searches Beverly Hills mansion tied to former Rep. Eric Swalwell

The FBI searched a Beverly Hills mansion in connection with an investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell, CNN reports

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From slippers to sneakers, these are the UGG styles worth adding to your holiday shopping list this season — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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From slippers to sneakers, these are the UGG styles worth adding to your holiday shopping list this season

UGG season is officially here, and if you’re starting to think about holiday shopping, you can’t go wrong with a new pair of UGGs. From the slippers everyone seems to have on repeat to the classic boots that never really go out of style, there are plenty of options worth adding to your shopping...

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VIDEO: Great white shark lunges at woman reaching to touch it — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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VIDEO: Great white shark lunges at woman reaching to touch it

Video shows a close call when a great white shark whipped around as a woman put her hand on it.

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Central Pa. nursing home sold for nearly $11M  — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Central Pa. nursing home sold for nearly $11M

By Chris Reber, LNP, Lancaster, Pa. (TNS)The Hamilton Arms Center nursing and rehabilitation center in Lancaster Township has been sold for $10.7 million to a partnership affiliated with its operating company.

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Northern girls soccer uses lessons of last year’s early exit to fuel playoff run — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Northern girls soccer uses lessons of last year’s early exit to fuel playoff run

A season ago, Northern’s girls soccer team was feeling great heading into the opening round of the 4A playoffs unbeaten and a No. 3 seed with a home game awaiting.

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A brand people rely on for low-cost items has been sued  — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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A brand people rely on for low-cost items has been sued

Dollar stores have become the go-to stop for people from all economic backgrounds as they grapple with the current economy.

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Noah Wyle named People Magazine's sexiest man alive — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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Noah Wyle named People Magazine's sexiest man alive

"The Pitt" star Noah Wyle has been named People’s Sexiest Man Alive. His response? "I thought that sounded like a prank."

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Musk's $276M bet: who does he really work for? | PennLive letters — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Musk's $276M bet: who does he really work for? | PennLive letters

Elon Musk contributed $276 million to Republicans in the midterm elections, mainly to keep them in control of the Senate.He will gain great influence over those whom his money helped elect. Will he use that influence to benefit himself or ordinary people?

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Utah apologizes to ESPN analyst over ‘uncomfortable’ experience — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Utah apologizes to ESPN analyst over ‘uncomfortable’ experience

The University of Utah has apologized to Pat McAfee for “any perception that Pat was unsafe or unwelcome” during ESPN’s “College GameDay” on Saturday.

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Dauphin County restaurant just announced it’s not closing after all  — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Dauphin County restaurant just announced it’s not closing after all

A northern Dauphin County restaurant is relocating rather than closing permanently, as the owners had originally announced.

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Police say an Ohio breakup turned into a fight over a pet squirrel — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Police say an Ohio breakup turned into a fight over a pet squirrel

A dispute over a pet squirrel has landed a Liberty Township man in jail on a $200,000 bond, the Warren Tribune-Chronicle reported.

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Beloved TV actress dead at 80: ‘She never met a stranger’ — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Beloved TV actress dead at 80: ‘She never met a stranger’

Susan Saint James, best known for her roles in TV series “McMillan Wife” and “Kate Allie,” died Monday at the age of 80.

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U.S. soldier in Alaska sentenced to 59 years in prison after murdering wife, dumping body in storm drain — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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U.S. soldier in Alaska sentenced to 59 years in prison after murdering wife, dumping body in storm drain

A former U.S. Army soldier will serve at least 40 years in prison before becoming eligible for parole for killing his wife, a National Guard member, in Alaska.

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Over 200,000 Sienna Hybrid vehicles recalled; NHTSA reports — ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg
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Over 200,000 Sienna Hybrid vehicles recalled; NHTSA reports

(WHTM) -- Toyota Motor Engineering Manufacturing is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Toyota is recalling certain 2022-2026 Sienna Hybrid 7-passenger vehicles because the second-row seat backs may fail to remain secured in...

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Penn State keeps repeating its mistakes, and this hire proves it | PennLive letters — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Penn State keeps repeating its mistakes, and this hire proves it | PennLive letters

Penn State football has become the embodiment of doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Following last season’s debacle, AD Pat Kraft had ample time to make a head coach hire. What did he do? After failing to land BYU’s Kalani Sitake, Kraft hired a monotonous...

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Judge rejects Tampa murder defendant’s offer to plead guilty for a cheesesteak — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Judge rejects Tampa murder defendant’s offer to plead guilty for a cheesesteak

A 74-year-old Florida man on trial for murder made an unusual offer in court Monday. He said he would plead guilty if he could get a Philly cheesesteak, People reported.

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Man riding e-bike killed in Lebanon County crash — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Man riding e-bike killed in Lebanon County crash

A 66-year-old man riding an electric bicycle died after he crashed into a guardrail in Lebanon County last week, Pennsylvania State Police said. Donald Brightbill, of Newmanstown, died following a single-vehicle crash at 9:16 p.m. on Friday near North Sheridan Road and Fort Zellers Road in...

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How you can try Cherry Chocolate Stout this winter — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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How you can try Cherry Chocolate Stout this winter

Who doesn’t love the “trick or treat” element of seasonal beer flavors? Could the founders of America’s major breweries have ever conceived of pumpkin-flavored beer?

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Italian brand has launched its first frozen pizza exclusively at Costco — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Italian brand has launched its first frozen pizza exclusively at Costco

The Botticelli brand has launched its first frozen pizza that will be available exclusively at Costco but only in four states.

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Walmart promises easier, more ‘shoppable’ healthcare options — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Walmart promises easier, more ‘shoppable’ healthcare options

Walmart is building a network it hopes will be a “consumer market” that helps people search and find their best options.

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Crews battle Cumberland County house fire — ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg
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Crews battle Cumberland County house fire

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- Crews battled a residential structure fire in Cumberland County on Monday morning. According to the North Middleton Township Police Department, officers responded to a residential structure fire in the 2000 block of West Trindle Road at around 7:30 a.m. on October...

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Miss Manners: I don’t want my Thanksgiving guests extending invites to my home — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Miss Manners: I don’t want my Thanksgiving guests extending invites to my home

Dear Miss Manners: This is our second year to host my husband’s family for Thanksgiving. Last year, my brother-in-law and his wife extended our invitation to her parents, her brother and his daughter — members of her extended family who I have met a few times, but don’t know well.

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Route 322 median repair will require lane restrictions in Derry Township  — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Route 322 median repair will require lane restrictions in Derry Township

A Dauphin County highway maintenance crew will repair the median along Route 322 near Hummelstown this week, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

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Florida man who swallowed nearly $1M in stolen jewelry found guilty of robbery — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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Florida man who swallowed nearly $1M in stolen jewelry found guilty of robbery

The man was found guilty of stealing nearly $1 million in Tiffany jewelry from the mall and later swallowing it.

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Helium shortage sparks warning from US industry leader — ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg
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Helium shortage sparks warning from US industry leader

The federal government's decision to designate helium as a critical material could unlock new financing opportunities.

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Pizza as medicine? Pa. pharmacy counter’s slices beat New York’s — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Pizza as medicine? Pa. pharmacy counter’s slices beat New York’s

When the scores were tallied at the Great American Pizza Challenge at Pizza Expo Columbus in Ohio, nobody was more surprised than the guy who’s been making pies in the back of a grocery store just past the breakfast cereal aisle.

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Top Penn State performers in Week 7 of 2026 NFL season — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Top Penn State performers in Week 7 of 2026 NFL season

The NFL season is nearing the halfway point and once again, Penn State was well represented in the NFL ranks.

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1 dead after Lebanon County e-bike crash, PSP says — ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg
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1 dead after Lebanon County e-bike crash, PSP says

LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- A man is dead after an e-bike crash in Lebanon County on Friday, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police Jonestown Station responded to the intersection of North Sheridan Avenue and Fort Zellers Road in Millcreek Township,...

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I-83 crash in Cumberland County slows traffic, injures one man — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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I-83 crash in Cumberland County slows traffic, injures one man

A two vehicle crash on Interstate 83 is slowing down traffic Tuesday morning in Cumberland County.

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Restaurant group must pay $200K for mishandling sexual harassment at Pa. eatery  — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Restaurant group must pay $200K for mishandling sexual harassment at Pa. eatery

By Beatrice Forman, The Philadelphia InquirerFearless Restaurants was negligent in its handling of repeated incidents of sexual harassment at Rosalie, its popular Italian restaurant in Wayne, a jury found in a civil trial last month.

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VIDEO: Driver plows through police car door during traffic stop — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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VIDEO: Driver plows through police car door during traffic stop

A close call was caught on camera after a suspected drunk driver slammed into a deputy's car door as the officer attempted to exit the vehicle.

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Brighter streetlights cut nighttime violence, but only for a while, study finds — Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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Brighter streetlights cut nighttime violence, but only for a while, study finds

Streetlights illuminate autumn foliage in a suburban Maryland neighborhood. Brighter streetlights may help reduce nighttime violence, according to a new study. (Photo by Amanda Watford/Stateline)As days grow shorter and darkness arrives earlier across much of the country, a new study suggests that...

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What’s at stake? Series history, key facts & figures for Penn State vs. Purdue — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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What’s at stake? Series history, key facts & figures for Penn State vs. Purdue

Penn State is coming off the bye week with a major chance to get its first Big Ten win of the Matt Campbell era.

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66-year-old man dies in e-bike crash, police say — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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66-year-old man dies in e-bike crash, police say

Pennsylvania State Police said a 66-year-old man died after his electric bicycle struck a guardrail in Lebanon County.

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Fortune 500 company lands $2.4 billion deal for military nuclear work — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Fortune 500 company lands $2.4 billion deal for military nuclear work

The Pentagon, on Sept. 24, awarded Fluor Marine Propulsion LLC, Arlington, Virginia, $2.4 billion for Naval Nuclear Propulsion work at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory.

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2 men charged with UK national security offenses over incident at US-run military base in England — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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2 men charged with UK national security offenses over incident at US-run military base in England

Two men were charged Tuesday with national security offenses over a suspected plot against RAF Fairford, a U.S.-run military air base in England, police and prosecutors said.

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Geisinger launching new study examining 'forever chemicals' — ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg
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Geisinger launching new study examining 'forever chemicals'

(WHTM) -- PFAs, also known as forever chemicals, have been a hot topic in Pennsylvania recently, particularly when it comes to their use in firefighting equipment. However, there has also been concern about their presence in local water supplies. To address these concerns, Geisinger is introducing...

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Amazon issues nationwide recall for heaters over serious burn risks, death: Return ASAP — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Amazon issues nationwide recall for heaters over serious burn risks, death: Return ASAP

About 100 natural gas patio heaters sold nationwide on Amazon have been recalled over “serious injury” and death risks.

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Saquon Barkley gutted it out for struggling Eagles. But his body broke down vs. Dallas: ‘It sucks’ — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Saquon Barkley gutted it out for struggling Eagles. But his body broke down vs. Dallas: ‘It sucks’

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley walked gingerly through a whisper-quiet locker room and into the training room after the Philadelphia Eagles lost for a fifth straight time.

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Eagles star hates himself after struggling in Cowboys loss: ‘F---ing lose us the game’ — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Eagles star hates himself after struggling in Cowboys loss: ‘F---ing lose us the game’

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson made his first start in five weeks on Monday, but it didn’t go well.

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Trick-or-treat 2026: When costumed central Pa. kids will celebrate Halloween — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Trick-or-treat 2026: When costumed central Pa. kids will celebrate Halloween

Halloween is Saturday, but trick-or-treat night in central Pennsylvania could be on any of three nights at the end of this week.

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Slightly cooler today, more clouds Wednesday — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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Slightly cooler today, more clouds Wednesday

Dry weather continues through the end of October

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This Eagles rookie with a ‘killer’ mentality delivered the breakout game fans waited for — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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This Eagles rookie with a ‘killer’ mentality delivered the breakout game fans waited for

PHILADELPHIA — When the Eagles made their dramatic draft night move for Makai Lemon, everyone who watched the USC star wide receiver knew what Philadelphia was getting.

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Legendary rock singer was ‘dead man walking’ when she was admitted to hospital — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Legendary rock singer was ‘dead man walking’ when she was admitted to hospital

Cherie Currie, the lead singer of the iconic rock band The Runaways, returned to social media to update fans as she continues to deal with a frightening health situation.

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Burglar breaks handcuffs, fights with officers during arrest, police say — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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Burglar breaks handcuffs, fights with officers during arrest, police say

After being placed under arrest for burglary, Andrew Fowler broke the handcuffs and escaped, according to police. Authorities said he fought with officers while they took him back into custody.

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Milton Hershey biopic to debut with gala celebrity premiere in central Pa. — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Milton Hershey biopic to debut with gala celebrity premiere in central Pa.

Hollywood is coming to Derry Township for a celebrity-packed red carpet premiere of “Hershey.”

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Bloody cardboard used as shelf liner: What Dauphin County restaurant inspectors found — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Bloody cardboard used as shelf liner: What Dauphin County restaurant inspectors found

The following Dauphin County restaurants and other food establishments were inspected between Oct. 17 and Oct. 23 for compliance with Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations.

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Asking Eric: After 12 years of friendship, her treatment of new boyfriend is the last straw — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Asking Eric: After 12 years of friendship, her treatment of new boyfriend is the last straw

Dear Eric: I have been friends with a woman for about 12 years. We have many shared interests and have had fun ‘adventuring’ together. When I met her, she was married but has since become widowed.

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District 3 girls volleyball tournament bracket breakdown: Best first-round games, favorites, sleepers  — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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District 3 girls volleyball tournament bracket breakdown: Best first-round games, favorites, sleepers

The District 3 girls volleyball playoffs kick off on Tuesday with classes 5A and 6A.

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Who’s bankrolling the nonstop ads in the Perry v. Stelson race? — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Who’s bankrolling the nonstop ads in the Perry v. Stelson race?

An ad tracking firm said Friday that it has seen $21.3 million booked in the general election campaign for broadcast, cable and radio advertising in the 10th District race.

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Highly-paid Eagles star criticized for not speaking to media after Cowboys loss: ‘Face the fire’ — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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Highly-paid Eagles star criticized for not speaking to media after Cowboys loss: ‘Face the fire’

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles’ locker room was a ghost town after Monday night’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

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